Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Welcome to the Ultimate Garden Blueprint.
Body Copy: Most big-box store advice will get your plants killed. The intense sun, the heavy wind, and the local wildlife require a completely different set of rules.
I'm Ken Lain, "Top 10 Gardener," and every week, I share the exact "un-killable" strategies we use to cheat the heat and build vibrant, blooming sanctuaries in USDA Zones 5–8.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Whether you are trying to force your mountain roses into non-stop blooms, figure out why your evergreens are dropping needles, or reclaim your patio from summer pests, we give you the hyper-local science to make it happen.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- The Overlooked Truths: Fast diagnostics and 10-second pruning tricks that flatlander gardeners know nothing about.
- Seasonal Urgency: Exactly what to plant right now to guarantee roots get established in our Prescott soil.
- Insider Access: First dibs on our custom plant arrivals and premium garden kits before they sell out on our online store.
Don't waste another season on generic advice. Hit that '+ Follow' button right now to get your weekly dose of mountain gardening success. Let's put some roots in the ground together.
Episodes
Nov 29, 2019
Nov 29, 2019
58 min
In this episode, we wrap up the garden To-Do list and the most important tips needed to finish the year strong.
These are not difficult, but a game-changer for next year's success.
Nov 21, 2019
Nov 21, 2019
57 min
The right containers set your humble abode apart for the rest. Decorate with style as we cover the trends you'll find in the gardens next spring. Landscape designer, Amy Langley, is also the pottery buyer, trendsetter and stylist for Watters Garden Center. Listen in as she shares her insight into the garden trends for 2020.
Nov 15, 2019
Nov 15, 2019
58 min
This show covers detailed examples of evergreen shrubs that look their best through winter. You will be an evergreen shrub pro after this week's show.
Nov 8, 2019
Nov 8, 2019
58 min
Not all trees are created equal when gardening in the mountains. After this cast you will be an expert on the Top 5 evergreens that outshine the rest in the landscape, especially through the holiday season.
Oct 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
58 min
Not all mountain trees are created equal when it comes to Autumn colors. In this show you'll have a list of the best fall colored trees and how to bring the most color out of each. You will be on the inside track to having the most vibrant color on the block and how to care for them.
Oct 24, 2019
Oct 24, 2019
58 min
As we transition from Fall to the Winter gardens there are several trees and shrubs you should avoid planting at the end of the year. In this show, we cover each of these with better alternatives. There are lots of evergreens, spring bloomers, fruit and autumn colored trees that prefer Autumn plants, and some that hate it. You will be a planting pro after this week's show.
Oct 15, 2019
Oct 15, 2019
58 min
Plants have their favorite foods just like people do. In this show, we give detail instructions on the best foods and why, and how to bring more color, blooms, and beauty out of your landscape. You will have better evergreens, more abundant fruits and thicker privacy after by tuning in. You will be a plant food pro after this week's show.
Oct 11, 2019
Oct 11, 2019
58 min
Animals surround gardens waiting to test out your latest plant addition, but not after this cast. We cover all the details of how to deal with Javelina, Deer, and Rabbits. You will have the characteristics of an animal-proof plant, along with a details list of the exact plant's animals will not bother in the gardens. You will be a plant pro after this week's show.
Oct 4, 2019
Oct 4, 2019
58 min
October is the ideal month to plant an Autumn colored tree for a show that will impress. This cast we go deep into the best mountain trees that really show off for years to come, along with the vines, shrubs, and flowers that outshine all the others in the landscape. You will be a fall colored pro after this week's show.
Sep 27, 2019
Sep 27, 2019
1hr 1 sec
Fall is the season to plant wildflowers, but not by seed. We cover the Do's & Don'ts for the best wildflowers and which varieties perform best in the mountains. You will be a wildflower pro after this weeks show.
Sep 20, 2019
Sep 20, 2019
59 min
In this show, we share the insiders secret to the perfect landscape and how to bring out the value in your own home. We cover water and how to bring the most health in your garden, along with the top winter-blooming herbs and vegetables that will grow right through winter. You will be a landscape design pro after this weeks show.
Sep 12, 2019
Sep 12, 2019
59 min
Autumn sets the stage for blooms that last right through winter in the mountains of Arizona. This list of new plants will last, bloom and smell good even in January, and you have a lot more choices than just mums. You will be a fall-blooming pro after this weeks show.
Sep 6, 2019
Sep 6, 2019
59 min
Javelina roams freely throughout the Southwest mountains devastating backyard gardens, but there is hope. In this cast, we cover the 'Top 5' ideas for keeping the javelina out of your gardens, with plant ideas these pests utterly detest. You'll be a mountain pro after this weeks show.
Sep 6, 2019
Aug 27, 2019
Aug 27, 2019
59 min
There are garden savings to be had as garden centers transition from the summer planting season into fall color and winter evergreens. Autumn plants are much larger than their spring cousins and the nursery needs extra room. Details about and how to water your new garden deals in this week's show.